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Adrian Aucoin, a respected defenceman known for his leadership and consistency throughout his career, announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL) today after 17 NHL seasons.

In a professional career that spanned two full decades, Aucoin, 40, appeared in a total of 1,108 NHL games, amassing 121 goals, 278 assists and 399 points. The native of Ottawa, Ontario played for seven different NHL clubs over the course of his career. His career began with the Vancouver Canucks in 1995, followed by the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, Phoenix Coyotes and finished with the Columbus Blue Jackets last season.